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NEWS POLITICS
First glimpses of where Council Tax might be next year

We've discovered our first glimpses into how much our Council Tax could be in Newtown from April next year.

2 hours ago

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NEWS POLITICS
‘Give voters a greater say on replacing misbehaving politicians’

Campaigners called for voters to be given a say over who replaces Senedd politicians booted out of office for bad behaviour under a proposed system of recall.

10 hours ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Youth rep could become full councillor

A current youth representative on Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council could soon step into a more comprehensive role as a full councillor.

16 hours ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council to use reserves to plug deficit

More reserve funding will need to be used by Powys County Council to plug a predicted financial black hole of just under £4 million at the end of next March.

17 hours ago

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST
Town councillors to consider motion to protect landmark

Town councillors will consider a motion from Cllr Paul Harris on protecting the heritage of the Baptist Chapel in the town, which is set to go to auction shortly.

1 day ago

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST
New anniversary bench installed

Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has unveiled a new anniversary bench to celebrate it's 50th birthday.

2 days ago

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NEWS PLANNING POLITICS TREGYNON
Permission to create new holiday lodges refused

Powys County Council has refused planning permission for a proposal to install two holiday pods near Tregynon, citing significant concerns over highway safety and insufficient drainage information.

2 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council to promote market to drive sales

The weekly Tuesday charter market in Newtown has a wide range of traders and stalls, and the town council is going to attempt to boost it further.

3 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
5.9 per cent pay rise proposed for councillors

Councillor pay in Powys is set to rise by more than £1,000 next April.

3 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Visitor Levy Bill to be introduced this month

Ministers have announced that upcoming legislative proposals, which could significantly impact tourism in Wales, will be introduced this month.

5 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
CCTV being installed to combat vandalism

Residents and visitors will soon see enhanced security measures at the town's public toilets.

6 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Plan to split PRU in two revealed

A massive change of fortunes has been revealed for the Pupil Referral Unit  (PRU) in Powys, with a move to have two separate PRU’s rather than one run from two sites.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillor pushes for debate on toilet charging

Cllr Richard White, a prominent supporter of charging for public toilets, has again pushed for a debate on the issue.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING KERRY
Farm creation plans approved

Six jobs could be created after plans to transform land near Newtown into three farm enterprises was given the go ahead.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST
New bridge delays again

Efforts on the new active travel bridge in Newtown are ongoing, but delayed due to critical component shortages.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Leisure review revealed

Powys County Council has revealed four options that are under consideration regarding the future of its 14 leisure centres, impacting towns like Newtown and others across the county.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Call for openness on council funding formula

A cross-party committee called for greater transparency around the formula used to allocate funding to Welsh councils amid concerns about unfairness.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors to reconsider car parking review

Powys County Council's cabinet members have agreed to reconsider the findings from the cross-party review group tasked with reviewing the county's car parking arrangements.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council reform plans may surface at end of month

More meat on the bones of what “Sustainable Powys” actually is, might emerge by the end of the month, councillors have been told.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Local health board ‘escalated’ due to finance fears

Local health board will face greater scrutiny from the Welsh Government due to serious concerns about their finances, Wales’ health secretary announced.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST
Factory extension approved

Powys County councillors have approved plans to extend a factory in Newtown which could create 25 jobs.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Wales ‘going round in circles’ on school improvement

Opposition Senedd members accused ministers of going “round and round in circles” and “making a mess” of Wales’ school system.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS WHAT'S ON
Christmas event to feature bands, fireworks and more

It's not long to go until the town's annual Kicking Off Christmas event - which promises a day full of entertainment and Christmas cheer.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Local reps respond to budget

Yesterday's budget announcement by the UK Labour Government has sparked mixed reactions from elected representatives in Montgomeryshire, leaving residents and visitors in Newtown divided over the implications of the decision.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Former Mayor resigns

Former Mayor of Newtown and town councillor John Byrne has resigned from the town council.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Town branding to launch in April 2025

An update on Newtown's town branding project is set to be presented to town councillors next week, revealing plans to launch in April 2025.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors back plans to explore twinning agreement

Town councillors have agreed to give their 'moral support' and consider a costed business case in the future for plans to twin the town with New Harmony in Indiana, USA.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Twinning expansion to be discussed

A potential new town twinning agreement is on the agenda for town councillors as they prepare to deliberate on a proposal to twin with New Harmony, Indiana, USA.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Council call for review of carers support

A senior Powys County Councillor is calling on the UK Government to conduct a full review of the support needed for carers.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Trees causing toilet issues

Town councillors have heard that three large trees next to the Back Lane public toilets are causing issues with guttering.

4 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Residents urged to take part in survey

Residents in Newtown have been invited to take part in a survey initiated by Powys County Council to help influence future planning and service delivery in the region.

4 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Public toilets hit by vandalism again

Town councillors have heard that an increase in vandalism is being seen at both the town's two public toilets.

4 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Town goes 'pink' to raise awareness

Local landmarks are set to turn pink this weekend as the Town Council announces its support for Breast Cancer Now, a leading charity dedicated to breast cancer research and support.

1 month ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors to decide grant applications

Town Councillors will next week discuss awarding nearly £8,000 to local groups as part of it's community fund scheme.

1 month ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors reject move to STV

The move to a Single Transferable Vote system and a change to the way people vote in local Powys County Council elections, has been rejected.

1 month ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Calls for pause on council farm sales dismissed

The Senedd narrowly rejected calls to temporarily halt the sale of council-owned farms amid concerns they are disappearing at an alarming rate due to financial constraints.

1 month ago

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